Entertainment
‘Chocolate Soirée’ Dinner to Prelude Chocolate Festival
“Chocolate Soiree” dinner will feature a seven-course, cacao-based meal at the source.
Tickets on Sale for Laupahoehoe Music Festival
The 10th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival will feature Hawaiian music and culture, as well as food, crafts, games, and an auction supporting a local school.
UH-Hilo Jazz Orchestra Prepares to ‘Funk It Up’
Following a sold out December concert, the University of Hawai’i at Hilo jazz ensemble will take the stage in May for its “Funk It Up” concert.
Wayfinding: Reflection on First 20 Years of Hokule’a
The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will present its next wayfinding program on April 24. The presentation will feature master navigator Gordon Pi’ianai’a.
Get a ‘Taste of the Movies’ at Film Festival Foodie Event
Foodie event at Big Island Film Festival will offer creative cinema-themed cuisine accompanied by double-feature film.
RECIPE: Baked Stuffed Papaya
This week’s recipe by Kristin Frost Albrecht on behalf of The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank is Baked Stuffed Papaya.
HVNP Highlighted on The CW’s ‘Rock the Park’
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will get some television airtime when The CW’s “Rock the Park” airs its Big Island episode.
Big Island Film Festival to Premiere Award-Winning Indie Film
“Patterson’s Wager” follows a man gifted with the unpredictable ability to see two minutes into the future.
Big Island Chocolate Festival Coming in May
Fourth annual Big Island Chocolate Festival celebrates all that is chocolate May 7-9 at The Fairmont Orchid and Kona farms.
Mauna Kea Skies Program Features Moon RIDERS
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will host its next Mauna Kea Skies presentation on April 17.
Former Monk Presenting Music and Workshops in Kona
Dr. Will Tuttle, a professor and former Zen monk, will present workshops, discussions, and a piano concert in Kona over a four-day series of events.
Annual Kailua Kanikapila Community Picnic
The 2nd Annual Kailua Kanikapila Community Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at the Hale Halawai County Pavilion.
Keiki Fest Family Fun Day at Kahilu Theatre
The Kahilu Theatre is preparing to hold its Keiki Fest Family Fun Day on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hilo Public Library’s ‘Meet the Author’ Events
The Hilo Public Library will host three “Meet the Author” events between April 11-18.
Keahi Conjugacion Featured with VAC Jazz Ensemble
On April 18, Keahi Conjugacion will perform with the Volcano Art Center Jazz Ensemble for its next Jazz in the Forest concert.
Parker School Presenting ‘Footloose: The Musical’ in Waimea
Musical stage adaptation of popular film ‘Footloose’ being presented by Parker School Dramatiques.
UH Hilo Presents ‘Hilo: Da Musical’ in April
Written and directed by UH Hilo Drama Professor Jackie Pualani Johnson, “Hilo: Da Musical” brings the nuance and character of Hilo to life on stage.
HPA Book Club Scheduled for April 30
The current selection for Hawai’i Preparatory Academy’s Community Book Club is Cristina Henriquez’s “The Book of Unknown Americans.”
Romantic, Al Fresco Dining – Mauna Kea’s Clambake
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel provides an outdoor seafood buffet experience complete with live music and ocean views.
